Knee extension: aging research evidence

The Journal of NutritionOct 27

Corn and milk proteins similarly boost muscle protein production

Muscle protein production rose 216% from baseline with 20 grams of corn protein, versus 77% with a low-energy placebo without protein.Muscle protein production rose 216% from baseline with 20 grams of corn protein, versus 77% with a low-energy placebo without protein.

Randomized trial · 48 peopleMuscle

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ESC Congress 2026 AbstractOct 26

Patient-centred medical tools for sustained motivation in cardiac rehabilitation of patients with heart failure: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Randomized trial in 100 peopleHeart failure

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Clinical Physiology and Functional ImagingOct 26

Handgrip group had lower awake blood pressure than controls

In a randomized trial, awake systolic blood pressure was 121.8 millimeters of mercury after four weeks of handgrip training compared with 124.2 in controls.In a randomized trial, awake systolic blood pressure was 121.8 millimeters of mercury after four weeks of handgrip training compared with 124.2 in controls.

Randomized trial · 67 peopleInterventions

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European Journal of Applied PhysiologyOct 25

Responses to physical training varied among older adults

After 12 months of training, 46% of participants met the study’s threshold for a high response in two to five physical outcomes.After 12 months of training, 46% of participants met the study’s threshold for a high response in two to five physical outcomes.

Randomized trial · 288 peopleBalance training